This article, Please Don’t Tell: The Question of Confidentiality in Student Disciplinary Records under FERPA and the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act, argues that a university’s unique role and influence on student development depends upon internal disciplinary processes receiving FERPA protection. This article also argues that protecting a student’s privacy will not result in […]

This article examines technologies’ impact on the student privacy protections with a focus on education purpose limitations, and contends that that reliance on education purpose limitations does not account for the potentially problematic consequences and ethical considerations raised by data use by schools and their approved agents for “educational purposes.”

This presentation outlines definitions under FERPA pertaining to universities, protections of student privacy and data, and requirements for university officials. It includes case studies and a pop quiz.

This Article clarifies what communications FERPA allows with respect to students who may harm themselves or others, and suggests an amendment to help administrators better serve the needs of students with mental health issues. Login required.